Central Bank of India organises mega agriculture credit outreach programme
The Central Bank of India, Regional Office Karnal, successfully organised a mega agriculture credit outreach programme on Saturday, reaffirming its commitment towards the empowerment and development of the agriculture sector.
The programme was held at Mangal Sen Auditorium, Karnal, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, entrepreneurs, and bank customers.
The event was graced by Dr Ratan Tiwari, Director, Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal; E. Ratan Kumar, Executive Director, Central Bank of India; Suresh Kumar Singh, Zonal Head, Chandigarh Zone; Mahaveer Prasad Meena, Regional Head, Karnal Region; and Shobharam Sou, Branch Head, Karnal.
Addressing the gathering, E Ratan Kumar emphasised the bank’s dedication to strengthening the agriculture sector and promoting financial inclusion. He highlighted the importance of Re-KYC compliance, social security schemes, e-KYC adoption, and informed customers about various banking products, including Cent Agri Gold Loan, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Cent Agri Cluster Rice Mill Scheme, PM Kusum Scheme, and Cent Kisaan Vahan Scheme.
Dedicated customer service stalls and facilitation desks, including Re-KYC, CKYC, URC, and branch service counters, were established to provide seamless banking support and guidance to customers.
During the outreach drive, Karnal Region generated business leads worth Rs 220 crore and sanctioned agriculture loans amounting to Rs 45.46 crore under various schemes, ensuring timely and affordable credit support to farmers and rural entrepreneurs.
Shri Mahaveer Prasad Meena, Regional Head, elaborated on the bank’s key agriculture-focused products and schemes, while Shri Suresh Kumar Singh assured farmers and customers of the bank’s continued support in facilitating access to credit and government-backed initiatives.
The program concluded with a strong message of financial empowerment and agricultural development, reinforcing Central Bank of India’s commitment to supporting India’s farming community and rural economy.
